Hiltyte oil (Asa foetida oil) 30ml

L'hiltyte oil is obtained from Persian Ferulaalso known as Assafoetida. This plant, which originally comes from the Middle East, is a type of fennel a giant over 3 metres high. It is a veritable staple of Indian cuisine. It is also sold as a spice or gum-resin.

Hiltyte oil, or Assafoetida maceration

Find out more about this plant, imported directly from India and little-known in Europe. It has many different names: Ase féide, hiltitis, hantite, ferula asafoetidaor even hing in Hindi. To extract it, an incision is made in the plant's roots. This produces a kind of gum-resin. During extraction, it hardens.

Hiltitis is initially whitish in colour. It then darkens to become orange-yellow, or even red to brown.

Hantite is usually ground into a powder. Here we offer another format: hiltyte oil. People use it as a spice, or mix it with flour. However, it is also sold in pieces, for use in fumigation.

This plant emanates a very pronounced odour, even unpleasant for some. In fact, it is often compared to la RueAnother plant with a very distinctive smell. Although its smell is similar to that of garlic, it fades when it is cooked or burnt.

A gum resin with unsuspected benefits

This natural product has conquered many different peoples throughout history. The Indians and Romans were particularly fond of this plant. It is also said that the King of Poland had his plates rubbed in the 18th century.

That said, hiltyte oil also has many virtues, in addition to its unique taste:

• It aids digestion and relieves flatulence;
• It is used in ayurvedic medicine for its antispasmodic properties;
• It can be used to treat colds and flu:
• Several scientific studies have established its effectiveness against the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome;
• Hiltitis makes breathing easier. It is also a way of expelling mucus;
• It makes a positive contribution to cardiovascular health;
• Hiltyte oil corresponds to a natural laxative ;
• It is also a way of soothing pain in the inner ear;

Self-medication and its dangers

Our online shop is delighted to introduce you to a wide range of natural products from all over the world. However, precautions must be taken when using them. Patients with specific pathologies should consult professionals before embarking on any particular treatment.

Each product may have contraindications. In the case of hiltyte oil, pregnant and breast-feeding women, as well as children, should not use it. Nature reveals all its secrets to us through the many plants that are beneficial to our well-being. It's up to us to use them wisely. Please take the time to read the information on each of our products. natural remedies.